claude-mods/docs/RESERVED-COMMANDS.md

Reserved Command Names

Source: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode#built-in-commands

These are Claude Code's built-in slash commands. Do not create skills or commands with these names to avoid conflicts.

Built-in Commands (Reserved)

Command	Purpose
/clear	Clear conversation history
/compact	Compact conversation with optional focus instructions
/config	Open Settings interface (Config tab)
/context	Visualize current context usage
/cost	Show token usage statistics
/doctor	Check installation health
/exit	Exit the REPL
/export	Export conversation to file or clipboard
/help	Get usage help
/init	Initialize project with CLAUDE.md
/mcp	Manage MCP server connections
/memory	Edit CLAUDE.md memory files
/model	Select or change AI model
/permissions	View or update permissions
/plan	Enter plan mode
/rename	Rename current session
/resume	Resume a conversation
/rewind	Rewind conversation and/or code
/stats	Visualize daily usage and history
/status	Show version, model, account info
/statusline	Set up status line UI
/tasks	List and manage background tasks
/teleport	Resume remote session from claude.ai
/theme	Change color theme
/todos	List current TODO items
/usage	Show plan usage limits
/vim	Enable vim-style editing

Reserved Patterns

Also avoid:

• /mcp__* - Reserved for MCP server prompts
• Single-letter commands - May conflict with future shortcuts

Our Safe Names

Current claude-mods skills/commands (verified no conflicts):

Commands:

• atomise, canvas, explain, introspect, save, setperms, spawn, sync

Skills:

• review, testgen, code-stats, doc-scanner, file-search, find-replace, git-ops, tool-discovery, task-runner, python-env, structural-search, data-processing, markitdown, etc.

Before Adding New Skills

1. Check this list
2. Check https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode#built-in-commands for updates
3. Avoid generic names that Anthropic might add (e.g., /test, /run, /build, /deploy)

Last Updated

2025-01-23